George Mason University received a Silver ranking as a Military Friendly School for its support services for veterans and military-connected students during the upcoming academic year. Nearly one in seven George Mason students have ties to military service.

George Mason University held its 2026 Scholarship Celebration connecting donors with student recipients. Attendees shared experiences highlighting how scholarships enable academic achievement across disciplines.

George Mason University anthropology students explored ancient technologies through hands-on experiments led by assistant professor Kimberly Foecke this spring semester. Activities included flint knapping, building models, testing adhesives—and culminated with experimental spear throwing on campus.

George Mason University extended men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn’s contract through the 2031-32 season after historic early success including an Atlantic 10 championship win. Athletic Director Marvin Lewis cited Skinn’s leadership as key reason for continued confidence.

The following 265 home sales represent the most recently reported in Fairfax County for the week ending May 30.

Xia Parkes graduated from George Mason University with two degrees after four years. She credits support from friends and mentors for guiding her academic journey toward science research. As she prepares for pharmacy school next, Parkes encourages students not to…

Kennedy Drish and Abby Weening will represent George Mason University at this year’s NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Both athletes are making their first appearances at a national championship event.

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced one new appointment and three reappointments to George Mason University’s Board of Visitors this June. The newly appointed member is James W. Dyke Jr., while Delbert H. Parks, George D. Schindler, and Jennifer M. Taylor will…

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fairfax city was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

George Mason University’s Nora McDonald has received an NSF CAREER award for research into how adolescents experience artificial intelligence-driven digital environments. The project seeks to understand teen identity development amid algorithmic influences while creating resources for navigating these technologies.

A group of George Mason University engineering students has created Salus—a robotic system aimed at automating accessibility surveys in public spaces. The project uses advanced technologies like LiDAR sensors and cloud analytics while seeking patent protection for its innovations.

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Fairfax County came in at $4.96 during the week ending May 30.

George Mason University cyber security engineering students identified vulnerabilities in robotic navigation using timing-based attacks on sensor data. Their research was presented at an international conference after demonstrating how small manipulations could cause significant errors in household robots’ operations.

George Mason University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are partnering with Northwest Federal Credit Union for their inaugural NIL Signing Day on June 15. The public event includes introductions of new athletes, remarks from coaches, and marks the launch of…

The lowest price for a gallon of diesel gas in Fairfax city during the week ending May 30 was $5.47, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

George Mason women’s lacrosse has signed attacker Georgia Sobocinski as a transfer from Villanova University. Sobocinski brings collegiate experience and several high school honors to the Patriots’ roster ahead of the 2027 season.

George Mason University PhD student Shiwei Hong has developed an AI system where multiple agents collaborate to create humor through structured interactions inspired by writers’ workshops. Evaluations found these collaborative methods improved comedic output compared with solo efforts.

Drivers in Fairfax County reported a weekly low of $4.57 per gallon for premium gas in the week ending May 30.

The Food and Drug Administration conducted a foodborne biological hazards inspection at Crystal Foods, Inc. in Lorton on May 14, as listed on the FDA’s public dashboard.

In Fairfax County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $3.98 per gallon as of the week ending May 30.